I hope this finds you all safe and well and settling into your Fall routines. As I finish up my letter to you for October, we are awaiting the first Nor’easter of the season with expected …

Seekonk began recycling in 1991 with a bi-weekly collection program. Along with the start of the recycling program, Seekonk took its first step to fund the solid waste and recycling program through a user fee.

The remediation of PFAS in the town’s water has not been an easy or inexpensive process. In 2022, harmful chemicals were discovered in the wells which supply water to the Town Hall and the …

Registration opens October 1 Seekonk, MA – Bring some comfort to four-footed friends from the Seekonk Animal Shelter and enjoy the feel of snuggly warm fleece while you do! Register to receive a …

Seekonk Select Board member Rob Archambault would like to institute a new policy regarding contracts. “I’m not satisfied with the way municipal contracts are being handled by the board,” …

The Seekonk Select Board plans to draft a Town Meeting warrant article which would allocate funds for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility. Voters approved $1,600,000 for the purchase …

Following heated debate and discussion, Seekonk Select Board Chair Gary Sagar is seeking to move the troubled Medeiros Farm project forward. Sagar intends to have the Medeiros Farm Committee at …

The Board of Selectmen approved town employee contracts at their September 8 meeting. These included: a one year Health Consultant contract for Elizabeth Doyle, for the period of July 1, 2026 …

Members of the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee met September 9 to discuss preparations for the FY’28 budget. Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell was asked about the status of …

In recent weeks, walkers and cyclists on the East Bay Bike Path in Riverside have been curious about the scaffolding easily visible on the east side of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, facing the path. It …

Grant helped provide nutritious, kid-friendly food to children during the summer months NEWPORT, R.I. - (September 10, 2026) - The BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant to Good …

The Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to remind residents of all the great recycling and sustainability programs and resources we have available in town: Interested in Recycling or …

September 9, 2026 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS An asterisk ( ) indicates an endorsed candidate.* EAST PROVIDENCE RESULTS DEM Senator in Congress John F. Reed* — 77.51% — 4,991 votes …

Hello All – Another month has quickly flown by. I hope you have been enjoying your summer and staying healthy and safe.  As the summer draws to a close, I also hope you had an enjoyable Labor …

An effort by the Seekonk Select Board to restart the stalled Medeiros Farm project failed at their September 2 meeting. The board voted 2-2 to approve a traffic study in order to aid with the design …

SEEKONK, MA — Osamequin Farm and Country Carpenters invite the community to a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 12, from 4 - 6pm, marking the completion of the Hickory Grove rebuild …

The Seekonk Select Board voted Wednesday to place a South End Fire Station article on the November 10 Town Meeting warrant. A debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, will need to be …

The Seekonk Select Board gave their approval to a War Dog Memorial at the September 2 meeting. The idea for the memorial was presented by Armond Perreault, a Vietnam veteran, and Kevin Kugel, …

The $2 million price for the purchase of the 40 acre Medeiros Farm was questioned by Seekonk Select Board member Elizabeth Elmasian at the August 19 meeting. Elmasian cited an October 19, 2021 …

The Seekonk Select Board approved a policy regarding the use of the Flock cameras at their Wednesday meeting. The vote was 4 - 0. Robert Archambault abstained. Chair Gary Sagar, Michael Healy, Chris …

In September 1938, a powerful hurricane devastated New England. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was not damaged, but the storm destroyed the dock and the white picket fence that surrounded the island. The …

We hope you all had an enjoyable summer. It certainly went by quickly. We want to wish all the students, teachers, and administrators a healthy, safe, and wonderful 2026-2027 school year. …

In last month’s edition of The Reporter , an election update regarding Jessica Beauchaine’s decision to withdraw from her School Committee re-election campaign prompted Beauchaine to provide …

City Schools Facing Estimated $1.3M Deficit Call it an unfriendly welcome to new East Providence School Superintendent Dr. Robert Perry as he is faced with a reported $1.3 million budget deficit, but …

The town has received a $160,000 donation from a local developer after the Planning Board agreed to waive certain requirements. The funds will be put toward road maintenance. Selectman Lenny …